How to Fix Com.Google.Process.Gapps has stopped error on Android

Android is commendable for its functionality as it allows the users the flexibility concerning the operation of the device. Such a user-friendly operating system makes the job of the user easy. Nevertheless, it encounters few problems and errors at times, among which ‘com.google.process.gapps’ is the complex error. It is complex because once the error occurs, it keeps on displaying on the screen interrupting the activity of a user. Do not panic because you are at the right site. This article walks you through the different ways to solve this problem.

When the error occurs the message saying “Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped,” is displayed on the screen. The error primarily happens when there is an issue with the google play services. It commonly occurs after installing the Android update.

How to Fix Process Com.Google.Process.Gapps has stopped error on Android

Method 1. Clear Cache & Data for Google Play Services and Apps.

Clearing cache for all the apps might help to resolve this issue. So as to clear the cache history to follow the instructions mentioned below:

Go to android settings

Open Application Manager or Apps menu.

In the Application Manager swipe to All where all the installed apps are displayed.

Now select open Google Play Services.

Tap on the Clear Cache, after which tap on Clear Data.

Tap Yes on the display box that appears.

Repeat the same procedure for all the apps that are not functioning because of this error

Now restart the device, then done.

Method 2. Disable and Re-Enable Download Manager.

First, make sure that the download manager is enabled. It is already enabled restart the download manager.

Go to Settings

Followed by which go the Application Manager and swipe to All tab.

Select open Download Manager.

Tap the option ‘Disable’ and then restart the device.

Once the phone is restarted ‘Enable’ the download manager by following the same steps.

Check if the error has disappeared by using the apps that encountered a problem before.

Method 3. Restart Google Play Services.

Restarting the Google play Services is nothing disabling and re-enabling the app.

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